Monday, March 21, 2011

A well kept secret ...The Fabric Cave!

Want something to do on this very wet Monday (if you're in Sydney that is!)? Head to Ryde and visit the The Fabric Cave!

I have to admit, I really wanted to keep the details about this place all to myself, darn it, I just can't!!!

I've only just found out (thanks Bernadette) about this Aladdin's cave, filled with fabric remnants, buttons, knitting wool, sewing and craft books, old discontinued patterns, tapestries, you name it they have it! I find it hard to believe I hadn't heard about this place sooner?? Obviously this is a well guarded secret!! Well it won't be anymore... especially as this is a not-for-profit organisation and all proceeds from this place goes straight to a wonderful organisation Achieve Australia, who look after the day to day needs of adults with disabilities.

So if you're looking for something you can't find anymore or want to donate them some of your unwanted fabric remnants, sewing patterns, books etc they will gladly accept anything and everything! The lovely Jo and volunteers will respectfully sift through and sort them into carefully ordered sections.

You won't be disappointed and be sure to say hello to the lovely Jo (below) and tell her that Colette sent you!

Thanks so much for sharing this! I've been searching for a great cheap place to get fabric. I was like a kid in a candy store considering most fabrics were $3/m and were in great condition. Patterns were 50c each. Bought over $100 worth but filled up a whole plastic tub with my goodies. Definitely will be back there.

Here's a more current update on the contact details as I tried calling & could not get through on the number above: Opening hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 2pm. The first Sunday of every month from 9am to 2pm. Call (02) 9807 3770 http://achieveaustralia.org.au/unique-social-enterprise-fabric-needlecraft/